Gary West analyzes the opening card at Kentucky DownsHorse Racing NationThe four stakes on Wednesday, opening day for Kentucky Downs, signal exactly what fans and bettors can expect for the track’s brief season — lucrative purses, large fields and quality racing. Wednesday’s four stakes offer $1.25 million in purses; the …

Gary West analyzes the opening card at Kentucky DownsHorse Racing NationThe four stakes on Wednesday, opening day for Kentucky Downs, signal exactly what fans and bettors can expect for the track's brief season — lucrative purses, large fields and quality racing. Wednesday's four stakes offer $1.25 million in purses; the ...and more »